Public Citizen
| Founded | 1971 by Ralph Nader in the US |
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| Type | Think tank |
| Focus | Consumer advocacy |
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Area served
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Nationwide (US) |
| Method | Research, lobbying, litigation and appeals, media attention, direct-appeal campaigns |
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Key people
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Robert Weissman, President Mark A. Chavez, (Foundation Chair) Jason Adkins, Inc. Chair Joan Claybrook, emeritus President |
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Revenue
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$15.468 million (2014) |
| Website | http://www.citizen.org |
Public Citizen is a non-profit, liberal / progressiveconsumer rights advocacy group and think tank based in Washington, D.C., United States, with a branch in Austin, Texas.
Public Citizen advocates before all three branches of the United States federal government. Its five divisions include: Congress Watch; Energy; Global Trade Watch; the Health Research Group; and Public Citizen Litigation Group, a nationally prominent public interest law firm founded by Alan Morrison and known for its Supreme Court and appellate practice.
Broadly speaking, Public Citizen favors robust corporate accountability and strong government regulation, particularly in the areas of transport, healthcare, and nuclear power. The organization's priorities range from campaign finance reform to drug and auto safety and financial reform. The unifying theme is an effort to curb the impact of corporate power on American democracy.
Public Citizen's pro-regulatory stance has been criticized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Founded by Ralph Nader in 1971, Public Citizen is funded by dues and contributions from its members and supporters, foundation grants, and publication sales and does not accept government or corporate funds.
Public Citizen's slogan is “Corporations have their lobbyists in Washington, D.C. The People need advocates too.” As explained on its website, its overarching goal is “to ensure that all citizens are represented in the halls of power.” It is a nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any partisan political activity, and it does not endorse anybody running for public office. It survives on donations from its 80,000 supporters and on other income, and it does not accept donations from governments or corporations.
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